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Percocet contains two different medications: oxycodone and acetaminophen. Oxycodone is a semi-synthetic narcotic opioid pain reliever. It is chemically related to codeine. Oxycodone is effective at decreasing pain and relieving coughing, but also causes drowsiness and decreased breathing (known as respiratory depression).
